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Atoritic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. High Cholesterol are some of its major therapeutic uses. Atoritic also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Atoritic. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Atoritic are Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Atoritic side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Atoritic are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Atoritic has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Atoritic has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Atoritic related warnings section.
Atoritic is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Atoritic contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Atoritic with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Atoritic, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Atoritic is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Atoritic is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Atoritic safe for pregnant women?
Atoritic shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Atoritic safe during breastfeeding?
Atoritic has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Atoritic on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Atoritic. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Atoritic on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Atoritic. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Atoritic on the Heart?
Atoritic may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Atoritic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Atoritic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Atoritic habit forming or addictive?
Atoritic is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Atoritic since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Atoritic should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Atoritic cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Atoritic
Taking Atoritic with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Atoritic
Consumption of alcohol and Atoritic together may have severe effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lipitor® (Atorvastatin Calcium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 637-638
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 646-650
